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Empirical Studies on Economics of Innovation, Public Economics and Management
Proceedings of the 18th Eurasia Business and Economics Society Conference
Language: English
Release Date: March 6, 2017
This volume presents selected papers from the 18th Eurasia Business and Economics Society (EBES) Conference, with major emphasis placed on highlighting the latest research developments in the economics of innovation, public economics, and management. The articles in the volume also address more specialized...
Dynamic Systems in Management Science
Design, Estimation and Control
Language: English
Release Date: June 29, 2015
Dynamic Systems in Management Science explores the important gaps in the existing literature on operations research and management science by providing new and operational methods which are tested in practical environment and a variety of new applications.
by Emanuela Delbufalo
Language: English
Release Date: April 17, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: April 17, 2018
This book analyzes how and under what conditions collaborating corporations can effectively manage relationships with their suppliers in order to decrease the risk of suppliers’ noncompliance with codes of conduct and standards. In so doing, it represents an important addition to the management...
Global Macrotrends and Their Impact on Supply Chain Management
Strategies for Gaining Competitive Advantage
Language: English
Release Date: December 3, 2012
Global supply chain decision-makers and practitioners are about to face brutally tough new challenges. They will be called upon to manage supply and demand in a world marked by demographic and economic shifts that will turn their supply and demand markets upside down. They will have to secure crucial...
Systems Thinking: From Heresy to Practice
Public and Private Sector Studies
Language: English
Release Date: December 14, 2010
Systems Thinking is a topic which is at the forefront of how we think about management in the Public Sector and Service Industries. This collection from leading thinkers in the field takes a case study approach to a variety of issues which encompass topics such as Banking, Electrical Distribution, Manufacturing and Adult Social Care.
Poverty Alleviation Investment and Private Economy in China
An Exploration of The Guangcai Programme
Language: English
Release Date: November 5, 2013
This book explores the mechanisms and significance of China’s private economy participating in poverty alleviation. By basing its analysis on theories of development economics and public economics, the book stresses practical significance and abandons unreasonable assumptions. It uses a systematic...
by Lynne F. Baxter, Alasdair M. MacLeod
Language: English
Release Date: November 16, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: November 16, 2007
From TQM to Six Sigma and the Balanced Scorecard, there appears to be no end to the 'revolutionary' approaches proposed to improve business performance. However, on closer inspection, most new performance improvement approaches offer few differences from their predecessors.This thought-provoking book provides a critical perspective on the managemen
by Professor Mihaela L Kelemen
Language: English
Release Date: December 12, 2002
Language: English
Release Date: December 12, 2002
Managing Quality provides a comprehensive review and critical analysis of quality management discourses and techniques by drawing on a number of management disciplines such as operations management, HRM, organizational behaviour, strategy, marketing and organization theory.
The book:
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by Alan E. Branch
Language: English
Release Date: December 19, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: December 19, 2008
The development of international trade is driven by international logistics and management and the provision of the global supply chain. The ultimate objective of global supply chain management is to link the market place, distribution network, manufacturing/processing/assembly process, and procurement...
by Arthur Pell
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2001
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2001
You're no idiot, of course. You know that your employees are essential to your company's success. But when it comes to training, motivating, hiring, and firing them, you feel like a few of the many hats you wear don't fit as well as they should. Don't out source your HR function just yet! 'The Complete...
Identifying and Managing Project Risk
Essential Tools for Failure-Proofing Your Project
Language: English
Release Date: March 25, 2015
All projects are inherently risky, and especially complex ones can potentially be the downfall for even the most experienced project manager. From technical challenges to resource issues to overwhelming and unrealistic deadlines to the rarely dependable commitment of your subcontractors, any number...
by Ibrahim Sirkeci
Language: English
Release Date: May 17, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: May 17, 2013
Transnational Marketing and Transnational Consumers are becoming increasingly common in today's globalizing and fast moving world of business. This book presents a fresh perspective focusing on the transnational character of organizations and firms while underlining the importance of the transnationality...
Too Good To Fail
Creating Marketplace Value from the World’s Brightest Minds
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2013
Too Good to Fail: Creating Marketplace Value form the World’s Brightest Minds is a guide for senior managers seeking to address their need to rapidly develop globally innovative products with constrained R&D budgets. It creates a practical strategy to address and bring together, for the first...
The Art of Software Innovation
Eight Practice Areas to Inspire your Business
Language: English
Release Date: August 25, 2011
Imagine that you are the CEO of a software company. You know you compete in an environment that does not permit you to treat innovation as a secondary issue. But how should you manage your software innovation to get the most out of it?
This book will provide you with the answer.
Software...